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Safeguarding Sunday: 19th November

First published on: 7th November 2023

Safeguarding Sunday is taking place on Sunday 19th November 2023, and churches in the diocese are encouraged to use their regular Sunday service to explore together what safer places look like, and to thank all those working behind the scenes to make our churches safer for all.

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Diocesan Synod meets at St John's House

First published on: 19th October 2023

Last Saturday’s meeting of Diocesan Synod took time to consider our route to Net Zero, our Racial Justice strategy, progress with our Transforming Prayer Community and the Annual Report of the Diocesan Board for Education. 

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Authorised Lay Ministers celebrate at Manchester Cathedral

First published on: 25th September 2023

A service to authorise and give thanks for lay ministers in our parishes.

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Reader licensing service at Manchester Cathedral

First published on: 10th July 2023

On Sunday 9th July, Bishop Matthew Porter led a special service to celebrate Reader Ministry in the diocese.

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Mission community leaders gather at St John's House

First published on: 6th July 2023

On Wednesday 5th July, Mission Community Leaders met with our three bishops, area deans and colleagues from St John's House.

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Ordination of twenty-one priests in Manchester Diocese

First published on: 3rd July 2023

Following a busy weekend of ordinations, the diocese has been blessed with 21 new priests.

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Fourteen deacons ordained at Manchester Cathedral

First published on: 3rd July 2023

This weekend, services of joyful celebration have been taking place at Manchester Cathedral.


Mission community joins together in prayer

First published on: 29th June 2023

Celebrating the feast of St Peter and Paul with Radcliffe and Whitefield Mission Community


Bishop Matthew welcomed at Manchester Cathedral

First published on: 26th June 2023

On Sunday 25th June, Bishop Matthew was welcomed to the diocese during a special Evensong service at Manchester Cathedral.


Year 6 Leaver's Services

First published on: 23rd June 2023

Over the last two weeks, 3,500 children from Church of England schools across Manchester Diocese have attended services in Manchester Cathedral for their year 6 leavers assemblies.

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